Perfectly proportioned, easy to manage cottage just minutes from the Springs and St. Johns River. Proven guest favorite with excellent review history. Unique, rare opportunity to purchase a piece of Old Florida lifestyle, in this beautiful historic cottage. Located in the quaint, up-and-coming town of Astor right by the Ocala National Forest, this fully furnished gem is a true boater’s dream with plenty of space to store your outdoor toys, making it an easy source of steady side income, a personal retreat, or a peaceful downsize. * * Key Highlights * * * High & Dry * No HOA ( optional for community boat ramp access, approx $5 per month) * Zoned mini splits for energy efficient heating and cooling * City Utilities: Connected to city water and sewer (no well or septic maintenance). High speed fibre optic internet just installed. * Prime Location: Minutes from the St. Johns River, forest trails, and famous freshwater springs in a town seeing great recent investment.
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Umatilla Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 17.8mi
6/10
Umatilla Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 18.0mi
5/10
Umatilla High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 18.1mi
3/10
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About Astor Forest
Campsites
Astor Forest Campsites, located between the St. Johns River and the Ocala National Forest, is a rustic and outdoorsy Astor neighborhood with sandy lanes and canal-front lots. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Astor Bridge on FL-40, where bait shops, river marinas, and low-key eateries set the day’s pace. Homes lean toward cabins, manufactured residences, and camp-style setups with screened porches and boat parking. Life here tracks the water, with docks, airboats, and fishing skiffs moving through the canals. The landscape reads as palmetto, pine, and river light, with dark skies at night. Nearby public land and boat ramps shape a practical, gear-ready rhythm.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Thermostat
Blinds
Electric fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Built-in oven
Dishwasher
Freezer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry: Other (unspecified)
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Heating: Other
Mini-split cooling with zoned control
Exterior features
Deck, front porch, patio and rear porch
Dog run
Exterior lighting
Wood fencing
Mature landscaping with trees
Home design
Single family residence
One level
Facing south
Property in completed condition
Corner, level and oversized lot; unincorporated area
Parking
Attached garage (1-car)
Construction
Vinyl siding with frame construction
Metal roof
Crawlspace and stem wall foundation
Built area approximately 1,064 square feet
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
High-speed/BB internet available
Water and sewer connected
HOA & community
No association fees; no association approval required
Pets allowed
Other
Property includes three lots and additional parcels
Private boat ramp (water extras)
Gravel road access
Electricity and solar
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Perfect weekend getaway in Astor, FL! Cute 1 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow situated on an over sized lot. Lot has enough parking for boats, RV, and many other toys. Large detached shed located next to home. Picket fence surrounding the perimeter. Call today! This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property.
Public Records
Sep 9, 1997
Sold
$16,500
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,469 (+0.4%)
2024
$1,464 (+18.8%)
2023
$1,232 (+31.9%)
2022
$934 (+7.6%)
2021
$868 (−5.1%)
$9,500 + $24,776
$34,276
2020
$915
$9,500 + $24,822
$34,322
2019
$915 (−10.8%)
$9,500 + $24,610
$34,110
2018
$1,026 (−0.5%)
$9,500 + $24,610
$34,110
2017
$1,031 (+57.2%)
$18,525 + $27,471
$45,996
2016
$656 (−0.9%)
2015
$662 (−6.5%)
$18,525 + $26,867
$45,392
2014
$708 (+2.1%)
2013
$693 (+109.1%)
2012
$332
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
9,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1986
Finished Sq. Ft.
588
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
588
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
24-15-27-0100-008-00100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
R-7
WEKIVA - OCALA RPA
Mixed Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family and multifamily housing within the Urban Future Land Use Category, along the boundaries of any municipality which might logically be expected to expand and annex, or be able to provide urban conveniences and facilities.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Astor, FL • 32102
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 55914 Bay Rd
$128,118
$882 under list price of $129K
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